They Called It Safe.
Decades Later,
It's Still Here.
PFAS — synthetic "forever chemicals" used since the 1940s — don't break down in the environment or the body. Federal health researchers say they're now measurable in the blood of nearly everyone in the U.S. If you were exposed through contaminated drinking water, AFFF firefighting foam, or an industrial discharge and later diagnosed with a serious illness, attorneys handling active PFAS litigation are reviewing claims nationwide.
Where The Litigation Stands
Billions Recovered.
Cases Still Open.
PFAS litigation is one of the largest active mass tort proceedings in the country. Billions have already been paid out to resolve water-contamination claims. Individual personal injury cases are still being filed and accepted.
PFAS and AFFF personal injury lawsuits are consolidated as MDL 2873 in the District of South Carolina before Judge Richard Gergel, with more than 15,000 individual cases — veterans, firefighters, and civilian plaintiffs — pending as bellwether trials move forward.
3M agreed to pay $10.3 billion and DuPont/Chemours/Corteva agreed to pay $1.185 billion to resolve claims from public water systems. These cover municipal water infrastructure — individual personal injury claims, including cancer diagnoses, are handled in separate, still-ongoing litigation.
Attorneys handling PFAS and AFFF lawsuits in this network work exclusively on contingency. No retainer, no hourly billing. If no settlement or verdict is recovered on your behalf, you owe nothing.
"They discharged it for decades. Regulators are only now catching up."
The Claims & The Evidence
What Happened.
Who's Responsible.
What You Can Do.
PFAS lawsuits rest on decades of internal corporate research and documented environmental discharges that manufacturers concealed from regulators, the military, and the public. A connected attorney will assess which theories apply to your situation.
Kidney, Testicular & Bladder Cancer — Core PFAS Claims
Federal health researchers associate PFOA exposure most directly with kidney and testicular cancer, and bladder cancer is among the most common diagnoses in current PFAS and AFFF litigation. This evidence is the evidentiary backbone of the MDL.
3M, DuPont & Chemours — Concealment & Unlawful Discharge
Internal documents from 3M and DuPont show both companies were aware of PFAS toxicity decades before public disclosure. In June 2026, the EPA and DOJ reached a $450 million settlement with Chemours over alleged unauthorized PFAS discharges into the Cape Fear, Delaware, and Ohio Rivers — a sign that regulatory enforcement is accelerating alongside the litigation.
Veterans — Installation Exposure & Tainted Water Supplies
For decades, bases across the country used AFFF in routine training, and the runoff worked its way into groundwater and drinking water — including at installations like Camp Lejeune. Veterans who lived or served on these bases and were later diagnosed with a qualifying condition make up one of the largest plaintiff groups in the litigation.
Firefighters, Career and Volunteer — On-the-Job Exposure
Firefighters — including airport crash and rescue (ARFF) crews — who trained with or deployed AFFF repeatedly show some of the highest documented PFAS exposure of any occupation. This covers full-time departments and volunteer squads alike, in every state.
Thyroid Disease, Lymphoma, Preeclampsia & Ulcerative Colitis
Beyond kidney, testicular, and bladder cancer, federal research has noted possible associations between PFAS exposure and thyroid disease, elevated cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, pregnancy-induced hypertension/preeclampsia, and liver-enzyme changes. Litigation has also involved non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and ulcerative colitis. Evidence strength varies by condition.
Civilian & Community PFAS Contamination — Water & Industrial Sites
Civilians living near military bases, airports, or industrial facilities with documented PFAS discharges into rivers or groundwater who consumed contaminated drinking water for years may have viable claims — even if they never directly handled firefighting foam or worked at the facility.
Do You Qualify
Does Your History
Line Up With a Claim?
PFAS lawsuits cover a wide range of exposure histories and diagnoses. What matters first is whether you were exposed to PFAS through a documented source — a connected attorney handles the rest, at no cost to you.
You were stationed somewhere AFFF was used
Dozens of U.S. military installations have confirmed PFAS contamination in soil and water. Veterans who lived or trained at these bases and received a qualifying diagnosis may have a viable PFAS lawsuit.
You've worked a fire crew, career or volunteer
Both career and volunteer firefighters who used AFFF in training exercises or emergency response over months or years are among the strongest PFAS claimant groups. Department size does not matter.
You were diagnosed with kidney, testicular, or bladder cancer
These are among the diagnoses most closely associated with PFOA exposure and are core to the current MDL. A qualifying diagnosis combined with documented exposure history is the foundation of most PFAS claims.
You lived near a military base, airport, or industrial site with known PFAS discharge
Civilian plaintiffs who consumed PFAS-contaminated drinking water for years — without ever handling foam or working at the facility — are filing PFAS settlement claims based on water exposure records and proximity to documented contamination.
You worked at an airport or industrial facility using or discharging PFAS
Airport crash and rescue (ARFF) personnel, refinery firefighters, and workers at industrial facilities where AFFF or PFAS chemicals were manufactured, used, or released have documented occupational exposure and are accepted for PFAS claims.
You were diagnosed sometime in the last few years
State statutes of limitation for PFAS claims vary and typically run from when you knew or should have known of the exposure-illness connection. A connected attorney can assess your exact deadline at no cost.
The Process
You Pay Nothing.
They Handle Everything.
Attorneys in this network manage the entire PFAS lawsuit process from start to finish. Your part is sharing your exposure and medical history — the litigation itself is theirs to run.
A Free, Confidential Review
A connected attorney evaluates your exposure history — military service, firefighting career, water source, or worksite — alongside your diagnosis. You'll know quickly if your claim is viable, with no commitment required.
Building the Record
Service records, employment history, water-contamination data, and medical files are pulled together to connect your PFAS exposure to your diagnosis — the foundation everything else is built on.
Filing Your Case
Your PFAS lawsuit is filed and folded into the federal MDL 2873 proceeding in South Carolina, with any applicable state-level claims filed alongside it. Defendants are served and discovery begins.
Toward Resolution
Water-contamination claims have already produced multi-billion-dollar settlements, and personal injury bellwether trials are moving forward. A connected attorney only gets paid from what you recover — you never pay out of pocket.
Real Claimants, Real Outcomes
In Their Own Words
"I did two decades in the Air Force, a lot of it stationed on bases we later learned had PFAS in the groundwater. Bladder cancer showed up three years after I retired. Nobody told me there was a lawsuit — I found out from another vet."
"Eighteen years on the job as a firefighter, and AFFF was part of nearly every big training drill we ran. The attorney I got connected with laid out exactly why that history mattered. Took a few minutes, cost nothing."
"We lived two miles downstream from an industrial plant for twelve years. When my husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer, our doctor told us about the PFAS contamination in the local water supply. We didn't know we could file a claim."
Frequently Asked
Questions People Ask Us
Yes. A federal MDL (MDL 2873) consolidating more than 15,000 PFAS and AFFF personal injury lawsuits is active in the District of South Carolina, and individual claims are still being accepted. Multi-billion dollar settlements have resolved water-utility claims, while personal injury litigation against manufacturers continues toward bellwether trials. Submit your information for a free evaluation to find out if your claim qualifies.
Federal health researchers associate PFOA exposure with kidney and testicular cancer, and note possible links to elevated cholesterol, reduced vaccine antibody response, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and liver-enzyme changes. Current litigation has also involved bladder cancer, thyroid disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and ulcerative colitis — evidence strength varies by condition. A connected attorney can assess whether your diagnosis qualifies at no cost.
Yes. Veterans exposed to AFFF or PFAS-contaminated water at military installations, including sites such as Camp Lejeune, are among the primary plaintiffs in the MDL. VA benefits do not prevent you from also pursuing a civil PFAS lawsuit or settlement claim. A connected attorney can evaluate your service history and diagnosis at no charge.
3M's $10.3 billion settlement and the DuPont/Chemours/Corteva $1.185 billion settlement addressed water system contamination claims brought by public utilities. Separately, in June 2026 Chemours reached a $450 million enforcement settlement with the EPA and DOJ over river discharges — that resolves federal regulatory claims, not individual injuries. Individual personal injury claims are handled in separate proceedings that are still active. A connected attorney can clarify which claims apply to you in a free consultation.
Potentially yes. Career firefighters, airport crash and rescue (ARFF) personnel, volunteer firefighters, and industrial workers who regularly used or were exposed to AFFF or PFAS are among the core claimant groups. Department size, public vs. private employer, and volunteer status do not disqualify you. A connected attorney can evaluate your occupational exposure claim at no cost.
Statutes of limitation vary by state and generally run from diagnosis or discovery of the PFAS connection. Courts overseeing the MDL have also begun requiring more complete documentation with each new wave of filings, so acting sooner rather than later protects your position. Contact a connected attorney now to find out the deadline in your state.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s in AFFF firefighting foam, cookware, food packaging, and industrial processes. They don't break down in the environment or the body — hence "forever chemicals." Lawsuits allege that manufacturers including 3M, DuPont, and Chemours knew for decades that PFAS caused serious health harm and concealed that knowledge or discharged PFAS without required controls. Find out if your PFAS exposure supports a claim.
The Contamination Is Documented.
Your Claim Doesn't Have to Wait.
Your evaluation costs nothing and stays confidential. You're under no obligation until you decide to move forward.